Proper optics cleaning and protection can save costs

Problems may not always reveal themselves during maintenance checks

Material quality and composition can play a role

Temperature changes can adversely affect lasers in many ways

Cold snap chills out lasers

Without proper housekeeping, laser-cut metal particles can lead to danger

Contaminated shop air can cause problems for lasers

Having the correct cutting gas and connection can alleviate problems

What are adaptive optics, and why is it important to know if a laser uses them?

With the state of the economy plummeting and competition for work at record highs, how can manufacturing costs be reduced?

Is your company saving pennies or dollars?

What to do before and during equipment malfunctions